Facts of the Case A workman, after completing the required continuous service under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, became eligible for gratuity upon termination […]
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A libel was published by the employee of a company. Both civil suit and criminal complaint was lodged against the company. Is the company liable for the acts of its employee? Is the company liable for crimes? Answer with reasons.
Facts of the Case An employee of a company published a libellous statement concerning a third party while acting in the course of employment. The […]
15. A casual worker dies while doing the work. The widow of the deceased worker claimed compensation. The employer refused to pay compensation. Is the employer liable to pay compensation?
India’s labour laws offer protection not only to permanent employees but also to casual workers. But when a casual worker dies during the course of […]
6. An employee goes to attend his work riding on a bicycle and is involved in an accident in the course of the journey and loses his right leg. Discuss whether the employer is liable for compensation?
An employee chooses to ride a bicycle to work every day. One morning, during his usual commute, he gets into a serious accident. The incident […]